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Women's Collar

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

ca. middle 19th century

GUSN

GUSN-247077

Description

Collar; white, with a floral, dotted pattern or design. Probably made from cotton and lace.

Details

Descriptive Terms

collars (neckwear)
cotton (textile)
lace (needlework)
Collar

Inscription

"This belonged to / Lucy Maria Tappan / wife of Henry C. Bowen" (handwritten)

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Katharine Richardson

Accession Number

2002.29.25

Places

United States

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